Packaging windows and doors involve a lot of complexities due to many custom-sized products and the handling of fragile materials. Luckily, there are many innovative, cost-efficient packaging solutions to provide your products with optimal protection...

Dimensional weight, commonly known as DIM weight, refers to the package’s volume. It takes in to account the size of a package rather than the actual weight. UPS and FedEx apply DIM weight pricing to all packages, so it’s important to know how to properly calculate billable weight and more importantly, how to keep these shipping costs at a minimum...

Switching from using multiple vendors to a single packaging distributor might sound risky and intimidating, but making the change could be a huge opportunity to improve your packaging processes. Here are some of the biggest advantages of working with a packaging distributor...

Strap choppers are a cost-effective way to dispose of steel and plastic banding efficiently. If you are currently using containers to collect your banding and need to empty them often, you may want to consider the value a chopper can bring to your facility...

Although removing gloves may seem straight forward, there are some important steps to take to limit cross-contamination. Gloves are used to protect your skin, so it is vital to keep the contaminated side of the glove contained. Follow these steps to ensure proper removal...

Gloves have always been an important aspect of workplace safety to protect workers’ most valuable tool, their hands. With new safety and hygiene protocols in place, safety gloves have become even more important. With a wide variety of gloves on the market, it can be challenging to choose the right hand protection...

Manufacturing has long played a role in shaping the U.S. economy and has provided employment opportunities for millions of American workers. The industry has faced its share of ups and downs over the years and the coronavirus pandemic has shed a strong light on American manufacturing's strengths and weaknesses...

IPG manufactures a broad range of packaging products and systems for industrial and retail industries. The company has long viewed its 'Made in America' message as important to consumers and essential to the way products are manufactured...

The world is constantly changing and moving forward, but there are times when transformation seems to happen suddenly. The disruption COVID-19 has had on our lives and businesses has forced us to adapt quickly to a more remote way of doing things. The benefits of IoT technology has never been more apparent, especially in the manufacturing industry...

Many of the trends in manufacturing that we're already aware of will spike due to the effects of coronavirus on facilities. For businesses to return to full capacity and productivity, we'll see accelerated adoption of these three big trends in the near future...